Content tagged with “Wellness” (Page 2)

5 foods for flatter abs
It’s summer—and that means your summer vacation is probably just around the corner. If you’re looking...

8 super-healthy summer foods you should be eating
It’s summer—that amazing time of year when fresh produce abounds. As a dietitian and nutrition editor I...

Foods to prevent allergies and asthma—what works and what doesn’t
Can a healthy diet help you breathe easier? Some research says…yes. But there are also a lot of unproven dietary...

Does drinking water make you smarter? Plus 6 benefits of staying hydrated
Water accounts for 60 percent of our body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds inside a 155-pound person) and is essential...

Anti-aging foods for your skin
As the weather warms and we all start spending more time outside, chances are you’re upping your sunscreen usage...

The #1 health problem you haven’t heard of (and 10 ways to beat it)
As I was editing a new story on inflammation for the May/June issue of EatingWell Magazine, I would talk to friends and...

10 ways to spring-clean your diet
I’m a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, so you’d be right to...

The best fitness foods: What to eat before, during and after a workout
Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill (though that does...

3 Supplements Worth Buying
I recently appeared on a Yahoo! Financially Fit segment about which supplements are best to buy. Check out my advice...

4 nutrients you might not be getting enough of
When the USDA came out with its Dietary Guidelines last year, it also published information on the so-called “...

Is mercury in fish as harmful as you thought?
I’m sure you’ve heard you should be eating seafood twice a week because it’s low in calories and fat...

“Worthless” foods that are actually good for you
Think that sprig of parsley on the side of your plate is just sitting there looking pretty or that mushrooms aren...

6 of the healthiest fish to eat (and 6 to avoid)
You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of...

4 celeb diets to avoid
Let’s face it: Hollywood makes losing weight look easy! Especially with all those toned bodies walking the red...

7 superfoods to naturally lower cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol you aren’t alone: nearly half of all American adults have high cholesterol. Not all...

4 foods to help you focus better
If you think cognitive decline isn’t something that starts to happen until after age 60, think again. A new study...

4 health reasons to eat chocolate (and cons to consider)
When it comes to dessert, chocolate is my weakness. The silky rich, bittersweet stuff is sure to satisfy my sweet tooth...

4 powerful reasons to eat grapefruit
Citrus season is here and while oranges and clementines definitely pack a health punch, it’s time to make some...

The worst thing to eat for your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans: on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to...

6 surprising sources of sugar
Most of us eat too much sugar. On average, Americans consume 475 calories of added sugars EVERY DAY (that’s 30...

4 foods to soothe sore muscles
If you’ve been exercising more, you may be suffering from the aches and pains of having overdone it at the gym. I...

5 foods to help you sleep better
Some people have trouble falling asleep. Others can’t stay asleep. And then there are the people (um, me!) who...

3 healthy ingredients of a get-skinny lunch
Just as breakfast gives me a much-needed energy boost in the morning, eating lunch fuels the second half of my day...

6 resolutions you should make in 2012
The new year is around the corner and chances are you’re starting to think about what resolutions to make in 2012...

5 of the healthiest winter foods
Embracing the flavors and produce of each season is not only more delicious (out-of-season fruits and vegetables tend...